pious
/ˈpaɪəs/ adjective C2- Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
- Relating to religion or religious works. · A pious cause.
- Insisting on or making a show of one's own virtue, especially in comparison to others; sanctimonious, condescending, judgmental.
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He knew his time well—the hour when Valentine was giving Noirtier his breakfast, and was sure not to be disturbed in the performance of this pious duty.
“I must visit him,” he said, “and obtain some pious grant from him.”
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